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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.66, 12,566.80 and 5,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.66, 12,566.80 and 5,570.82 is: 7,689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.66 : 12,566.80 = 5,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.66/12,566.80 = 5,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.66x = 12,566.80 × 5,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.66x = 70,007,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,007,380.78/9,104.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.18

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